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US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain

America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, speaks at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Aug. 31, 2020.

‘Uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran, says top US Navy official in Mideast

Vice Adm. Sam Paparo, the Navy's Fifth Fleet commander, has not seen any major crises in the Persian Gulf since taking charge several months ago.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

4 years ago

A sailor dead in Bahrain and the ‘slap on the wrist’ for the Saudi who killed him

The parents of Engineman 2nd Class Austin T. Williams say the long arm of the law never crossed a causeway into Saudi Arabia.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

A tale of two tours — both now in the books

After spending 209 days deployed, The Sullivans arrived at Florida’s Naval Station Mayport. Sister destroyer Jason Dunham was gone 202 days before pulling into Naval Station Norfolk.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago

Three-star nominated to replace dead commander of 5th Fleet

Vice Adm. James Malloy will take command of the Navy's forces in the Middle East, replacing Vice Adm. Scott Stearney who was found dead in his Bahrain home this month.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

Three-star heads to 5th Fleet after admiral’s sudden death

Vice Adm. James Malloy will lead the Middle East command in the interim after Vice Adm. Scott Stearney was found dead in his Bahrain home this weekend.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago